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  • myles

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    Not looking to spend any more than $2000 for an AR-10, but is something I would like to add to my growing firearm collection. I've done a lot of research but still haven't come to a decision. A few to name that I've considered.... Wyndham Weaponry R18FSFST-308 & Aero M5E1. Please feel free to include any tweaks or mods you made if you bought a good off the shelf AR-10.

    I don't want to turn away any opinions/feedback, but I'm not in the market to build one this go round.

    Fire away your suggestions!


    -Myles
     

    jdindadell

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    Well, not really specific on the brand but sticking with a dpms low pro type will allow the most options for rails, etc.

    And stick with something that uses sr25 pattern mags, as the magpul offerings (and iwi, etc) are reasonably priced compared to the other types available.

    This pretty much kills of Armalite, as they use a specific upper and lower and mags.

    At 2k, you should be able to score a nice rifle, optioned as you like, right out of the box.
     

    IGCHRIS

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    The armalite Tac-16 is an awesome value for the money.

    Ambi lower
    raptor charging handle
    mbus sights
    adjustable gas block
    keymod rail
    magpul buttstock/pistol grip
    ss barrel

    Can be had for $1600.
     

    bigsampson

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    Dpms isnt a bad option to pick up to hunt with or maybe plink with on occaision. But, I've been to allot of competitions both dynamic and non, and I can tell you that the failure rate among dpms versus Armalite, JP and a few others is very high. Not to mention the accuracy. You can put together a nice gun for 2k that will far exceed the quality and dependability of the dpms's of the world without much problem.
     

    John_

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    Dpms isnt a bad option to pick up to hunt with or maybe plink with on occaision. But, I've been to allot of competitions both dynamic and non, and I can tell you that the failure rate among dpms versus Armalite, JP and a few others is very high. Not to mention the accuracy. You can put together a nice gun for 2k that will far exceed the quality and dependability of the dpms's of the world without much problem.

    Well I sure hope so, at over twice the price. Most guys are pretty pleased with em, shooting 1 or 2 MOA with the right ammo. Some FTFs with the DPMS factory mags but switch to P mags, and that's history. No doubt you spend over twice the cash you will get something a bit more accurate, I would expect that.
     
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    asianpersuasion

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    You can't build one anywhere close to the cost of the DPMS. Its a buyer's market right now, been that way now for many months. If cost is not a factor, then by all means piece one together.

    Parts are cheap also. And for $750ish I could build a better rifle than the oracle
     

    coance

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    I have a dpms g2 bull that I am extremely happy with. It's well under $2000. Have shot everything from Malaysian surplus to hand loads. So far it has shot everything moa or better.
     

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